Reading

Reading is one of my favorite things to teach. I try to make sure students get as much exposure to quality literature as possible.

In the beginning of the year students are eager to get their hands on the hundreds, if not thousands of books in our library. Week 2 started off with much exploration in the Library, and reading with friends.

Then we got our book boxes and started building our reading stamina with Read to Self the first phase of our reading structure called The Daily 5.
It is a fabulous structure created by 2 sisters, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser. For more information about The Daily 5 and the 2 Sisters click the links above.

Before starting we brainstormed what Read To Self would look like, and sound like in Room 9. The class decided Read to Self expectations are:
Get Started Right Away
Read The Whole Time
Stay In One Spot
Read At A Level 0 Voice.
We were able to read following these behaviors for 5 minutes! It might not sound like much now but keep checking back to track how our reading stamina grows.

Here's a look at everything we read this week. We also started Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. Ask about it. We only read the first chapter but oh it's a good one!